Joanne
by Lady Gaga
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8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 3658 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 173 out of 3658
  3. Negative: 572 out of 3658
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  1. malazam
    Oct 22, 2016
    10
    A fantastic record. It spreads maturity. It sounds like nothing on the radio, some may think that is bad but it's actually good, good songs with amazing lyrics, pain and joy. A complex album to show a different side of her talent. Vocals on point and a great production.
  2. Chump
    Oct 25, 2016
    10
    Simply amazing. No other words needed.
    However, an error window tells me that my review has to be at least 150 characters long, so I have to find some words now.
    Diamond Heart is a song that probably couldn't be topped as an album opener. It's literally banging a record mood into you A-Yo is just a cute song that every album should have Joanne. A beautifully sung and amazingly written    Simply amazing. No other words needed.
    However, an error window tells me that my review has to be at least 150 characters long, so I have to find some words now.
    Diamond Heart is a song that probably couldn't be topped as an album opener. It's literally banging a record mood into you
    A-Yo is just a cute song that every album should have
    Joanne. A beautifully sung and amazingly written ballad
    … I'm too lazy so you can listen to the whole thing and make your own opinion on other songs :)    … Expand
  3. Serkin1999
    Oct 23, 2016
    10
    Waiting for an album to look from the end of "Art pop", which is still much, but he was too hyped and so complex texts did not go in his favor. This is just perfect. All the songs are very emotional, filled with meaning and love. I will try to mention a greater number of songs:

    "Perfect illusion" - an unfortunate choice of lead single. The song is good, but no more. Compared with other    Waiting for an album to look from the end of "Art pop", which is still much, but he was too hyped and so complex texts did not go in his favor. This is just perfect. All the songs are very emotional, filled with meaning and love. I will try to mention a greater number of songs:

    "Perfect illusion" - an unfortunate choice of lead single. The song is good, but no more. Compared with other songs in an album, it is rather weak. The meaning is quite simple - we had a love Gaga, and she was blind. 9/10

    "Hey Girl" - it's just something unreal. Gaga duet with Florence. Easy song, his mesmerizing music and lyrics. Suffice it tightly ingrained in memory. 10/10

    "Diamond Heart" - a reflection of a great many people in our time. This story Stephanie, who has found love, but also managed to lose it. 10/10

    "Angel Down" - an excellent drama, with the deepest sense. That only is the ending 10/10

    Of the rest there is no sense of anything to say. It is better to listen to the album. That's what I waited for 3 years. Masterpiece!    … Expand
  4. Max2405
    Oct 21, 2016
    10
    Lady Gaga's best album to date.She poured her soul into this record and it shows.You can feel the pain in her voice.loving this stripped down version of Gaga.Angel Down is definitely a highlight
  5. maritoolgch
    Oct 24, 2016
    10
    Su voz es increíble estaba esperando el momento en que la suelte, este disco me sorprendió, la verdad un gran cambio brutal ! Wow sin palabras, quiero ya verte en vivo por que se que me aras sentir estas canciones
  6. PsychoticAss
    Oct 24, 2016
    10
    This album is an album of Joanne by Lady Gaga. This review if a very good review, while the other reviews suck this doesn't suck at all. Don't underestimate the power of Lady Gaga because she has Joanne in her
  7. AlfredoNN19
    Oct 24, 2016
    10
    This is an excellent album what proves that Lady Gaga is a great artist, showing her amazing voice and incredible talent.
    One of my favorite songs from the album is Joanne, this song has a beautiful lyrics and a lot of feelings.
  8. itsggomes
    Oct 21, 2016
    10
    Through the eras Gaga proofs once again that she can sing in every genres. Her most personal record yet. Joanne is certainly one of the best albums of 2016. Of course we have a lot people dragging her for not releasing dance songs but it's time to accept that Gaga, Beyonce, Rihanna and others are true artists and they control their careers. Let's celebrate the music, the new. Let theThrough the eras Gaga proofs once again that she can sing in every genres. Her most personal record yet. Joanne is certainly one of the best albums of 2016. Of course we have a lot people dragging her for not releasing dance songs but it's time to accept that Gaga, Beyonce, Rihanna and others are true artists and they control their careers. Let's celebrate the music, the new. Let the nightclubs anthems for those are starting. Congrats Gaga, you did it!… Expand
  9. VaroYan
    Oct 29, 2016
    10
    I really love this album! "Joanne'' sounds so powerful and beautiful that I'm already crazy for it; Meaningful and touching lyrics, amazing and orgasmic music, incredible vocals and professional production make this album her best work to date! It's so important that the album is very different from her previous works and she's not following the EDM pop trashes like nowdays just to beI really love this album! "Joanne'' sounds so powerful and beautiful that I'm already crazy for it; Meaningful and touching lyrics, amazing and orgasmic music, incredible vocals and professional production make this album her best work to date! It's so important that the album is very different from her previous works and she's not following the EDM pop trashes like nowdays just to be successful on the charts. She's always different, always interesting, and step by step she rises to the legendary level. Congrats Queen of Music - Lady Gaga!… Expand
  10. actlucas
    Oct 24, 2016
    10
    "Joanne" is her best album since "The Fame Monster". Lady Gaga did a powerful album, made for all the people who like all the gender, have rock, country, dance, ballad, and a lot pop music, "Joanne" deserves the best, because Gaga is the best
  11. ChosenArmy
    Oct 22, 2016
    10
    I gotta be honest when I first thought of Joanne (well before we knew its name), I was scared that Gaga would go for another EDM album and that people around her would make her sing things she had already sung but thank god, here she evolves and shows another side of her personality. Gaga is the only artist of our generation to really try things and always try to get herself out of the popI gotta be honest when I first thought of Joanne (well before we knew its name), I was scared that Gaga would go for another EDM album and that people around her would make her sing things she had already sung but thank god, here she evolves and shows another side of her personality. Gaga is the only artist of our generation to really try things and always try to get herself out of the pop box. I can only admire that (especially as a songwriter myself). All the songs have their own universe, it sounds really organic and natural and Gaga is having the time of her life on some songs and she breaks my heart on others (Joanne, Million Reasons, Angel Down, Grigio Girls). I wish her well with this record because she deserves to get good things.… Expand
  12. LucasCS
    Oct 23, 2016
    10
    ela nunca para de crescer como cantora, compositora, produtora, instrumentista, simplesmente um álbum simples sem deixar de ser surpreendente e cativante
  13. jaredsuxx
    Oct 26, 2016
    10
    A smart decision on Gaga's part to comeback with a fresh sound for herself. Her image and power had been disfigured by the end of the Artpop era. It's nice to see her shift the focus from the spectacle of Lady Gaga to her undeniable, raw talent. The album is very difficult to compare to her previous works because the overall sound is such a drastic change, however, I believe this ranksA smart decision on Gaga's part to comeback with a fresh sound for herself. Her image and power had been disfigured by the end of the Artpop era. It's nice to see her shift the focus from the spectacle of Lady Gaga to her undeniable, raw talent. The album is very difficult to compare to her previous works because the overall sound is such a drastic change, however, I believe this ranks among her best work. Highlights of the record include "A-Yo", "Million Reasons", "Dancin' In Circles", as well as the title track "Joanne". Another stunning effort from one of today's most talented pop artists.… Expand
  14. Maitam
    Oct 22, 2016
    10
    É um tesouro dos anos 70 lançado em 2016. Ele é tão Elton John, tão ''simples'' e puro com vocais maravilhosos. Não é encorpado igual ao BTW ou TFM, as músicas não tem várias camadas de vocais ou sons mas é magnífico assim! Cheio daquelas músicas que te fazem dançar mas não é essa a pretêncioso em fazer isso quando os álbuns passados. Carismático e simpático, não é o melhor da carreira masÉ um tesouro dos anos 70 lançado em 2016. Ele é tão Elton John, tão ''simples'' e puro com vocais maravilhosos. Não é encorpado igual ao BTW ou TFM, as músicas não tem várias camadas de vocais ou sons mas é magnífico assim! Cheio daquelas músicas que te fazem dançar mas não é essa a pretêncioso em fazer isso quando os álbuns passados. Carismático e simpático, não é o melhor da carreira mas é um álbum que pode abrir infinitas possibilidades no futuro.… Expand
  15. luanuna
    Oct 21, 2016
    10
    A normatização de Lady Gaga soa-nos como um atrevimento retrógrado, de fato, mas ouvindo o álbum, onde ela tenta firmar raízes de um típico americano hétero e branco, a gente se depara com a convidativa "Come to Mama". Dentre outras coisas, a canção intimida o ouvinte a amar o seu próximo e suplica para pararmos de atirar pedras uns nos outro - talvez, e só talvez, uma referência ao ataqueA normatização de Lady Gaga soa-nos como um atrevimento retrógrado, de fato, mas ouvindo o álbum, onde ela tenta firmar raízes de um típico americano hétero e branco, a gente se depara com a convidativa "Come to Mama". Dentre outras coisas, a canção intimida o ouvinte a amar o seu próximo e suplica para pararmos de atirar pedras uns nos outro - talvez, e só talvez, uma referência ao ataque de Orlando. Penso que Joanne reflete o intenso Born This Way, onde Gaga coloca-se como um monstro materno que abraça seus estranhos e rejeitados filhos. Talvez agora ela tente ser uma mãe comum e ensinar novos filhos, que não puderam/conseguiram entender sua mensagem em BTW, a aceitar o jeito torto, porém legítimo, de cada um ser.… Expand
  16. yeanfranco27
    Oct 25, 2016
    10
    Best album for her career! Reinventing pop music... Such emotional and heartfelt tracks.This album can be for anyone. It has something unique to it for all ears to hear.
  17. michaelm93l
    Oct 23, 2016
    10
    feel good album, gaga never fails to deliver a good time album! if the critics and they naysayers would put aside their prejudgements about gaga they would thoroughly enjoy joanne too!
  18. Abdulwahab
    Oct 21, 2016
    10
    This Album is amazing and its her most personal album to date! This side of Gaga is her true-self as she used to sign songs like this genres before she even got famous! when she used to perform at NYC Small clubs. I'm just so proud of her
  19. Panchogul
    Oct 16, 2018
    10
    Este es el album donde realmente se aprecia el talento de Gaga, la música que hacia en sus inicios opacaba sus capacidades musicales, los géneros que toca actualmente le quedan como anillo al dedo.
  20. cesarnuel
    Oct 25, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a fantastic album! It has influences from many musical genres. She just keeps getting better and her vocals are more powerful than even. Mark Ronson did a wonderful job as producer. One of the most amazing Gaga's album, I love it!!!… Expand
  21. wallacejdiniz
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    Talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference...
  22. ghazaros
    Oct 21, 2016
    10
    This is her most mature and different work to date and I'm not afraid to say, the best one. I am glad there is an artist like her that makes real music that will stay forever, not one-time hits that are to fade away in 2 months.
  23. MMBosch
    Oct 22, 2016
    10
    Con Joanne Lady Gaga la superestrella internacional nos presenta su lado mas personal, mas humano y cercano. Cada canción esta oxigenada con las mas simples y dolorasas historias que le otorgan la clase de alma y pasión que solo una voz unica como la de Gaga puede lograr. Junto a Born This Way su mejor album.
  24. luanaversa
    Oct 21, 2016
    10
    This album is giving me life, with powerful vocals and catchy choruses is definitely one of the best albums of the year. All tracks are powerful and potential singles. But the calm music fulfill their role brilliantly leaving you with tears and wanting another dose. Gaga is back with personal lyrics that convey all that is expected when it comes to a new release of her art.
  25. ThominhasHawk
    Oct 25, 2016
    10
    Best album Lady Gaga topped once more and give a show every song. I Love JOANNE. I expect him to do very successfully. We buy and help a lot. I Loveeeeeeeeeee Lady Gaga
  26. Lordyrry
    Oct 21, 2016
    10
    Such a beautiful album with incredible, emotional vocals. The only reason people are giving this negative reviews is because it's not typical EDM top 40 club music or they're pressed stans who do not appreciate good music. Quite sad that they cannot respect other artists work. Joanne, Angel Down and Diamond Heart are very strong points in this album, very powerful with catchy hooks.
  27. luizfelipeluiz
    Oct 21, 2016
    10
    Melhor lançamento da Gaga desde 2011. Apesar do foco ter se voltado para a voz e a produção, as expectativas criadas ainda deixam todos esperando por mais um Born This Way ou The Fame Monster.
  28. scheibex
    Oct 23, 2016
    10
    Que álbum magnifico é esse? Profundo, cheio de conteúdo, letras compostas com muita inteligencia! Gaga sempre se superando, não é atoa que ela é o Bowie da geração. Um ícone, pra sempre lembrada. A cada era uma única era.
  29. JordanMGarcia13
    Oct 25, 2016
    10
    Her best album so far, I don't give a **** about what these biased critics are saying, y'all can choke! Her vocals is at its best on this album, the relatable lyrics makes me emotional too.
  30. Roniiecamelo
    Oct 21, 2016
    10
    This feels so good! Is so positive but also very realistic ! I love it, Gaga is one of the best artists ever and Mark is just a **** genious! I hope she gets a Grammy for this one
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. Q Magazine
    Nov 15, 2016
    60
    Flawed though it is, this brave and canny album hits the reset button and buys her a future. [Jan 2017, p.105]
  2. The Quietus
    Nov 11, 2016
    60
    Unfortunately, therein lies the biggest problem with Joanne: for every time that Gaga seemingly breaks free of her shackles and embraces something more “real,” she quickly scuttles back into her comfort zone and hides behind glistening production. This probably isn’t quite the sound of the real Stefani Germanotta, but if you squint hard enough there’s a semblance of a real person in amongst the pop haze.
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  3. Clash Music
    Nov 9, 2016
    70
    Joanne is certainly not the all-conquering opus it was intended to be and will prove divisive, but it remains a daring and exciting record, delivered from one of modern pop’s most unique and singular voices.
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